Thursday, September 12
Go Gold Friday:
Wear gold or yellow tomorrow to help raise awareness for Pediatric Cancer. Gold is the color of Pediatric Cancer Awareness, and by wearing it, you’ll show your support for children and families affected by this disease. Also, the dress-up theme for tomorrow night’s football game is "Go Gold!" Let’s show our school spirit and stand together to make a difference!
Yearbook Interest Meeting:
Please join us on Tuesday, September 17th in Room 26 for a quick informational meeting for anyone that is interested in working on yearbook pages, taking pictures at events, or both. If you can’t make it please see Mrs. Brewer or Mrs. Anton for information. We will be done no later than 3:30.
Speech Team:
Do your friends tell you you talk too much? Maybe you should be part of the GHS Speech Team. Speech season won't officially start until the end of October, but there will be informational meetings held on Tuesday, September 17 from 7:40-7:55 a.m. or 3:10-3:30 p.m. in the library. Stop in either meeting to learn about high school Speech Team or see Mrs. Brucher or Mrs. Buysse if you have questions.
SIUE Visit:
On Tuesday, September 17th, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will be visiting Geneseo High School during 7th period. If you are interested in meeting with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please visit the Counseling Office for more details and to sign up. You must sign up before to obtain a pass, and confirm the visit will be taking place.
US Army & Eastern Illinois Visit:
On Friday, September 13th the US Army will be visiting Geneseo High School during WIN and Eastern Illinois University will be visiting during 6th period. If you are interested in meeting with the US Army or Eastern Illinois University, please visit the Counseling Office for more details and to sign up. You must sign up before to obtain a pass, and confirm the visit will be taking place.
Coffee Corner:
Congrats to Blake Kinney for winning last week's free drink raffle! Want a chance to win a free drink at Coffee Corner? Stop by and see us this Friday in room 37. We will be open 7:30-7:55. Again all drinks are $3.00.
Greece Trip:
Have you ever wanted to go to Greece? Load up on a cruise ship and sail from beautiful island to island? Explore Athens and enjoy a cooking class using authentic Greek ingredients? Smash plates while yelling “OPA!”? You can make this dream a reality! All current high school students are invited to take this adventure in June of 2025. There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, September 22 at 4:00 p.m. in Mrs. Litton’s Room 20 if you'd like to learn more. Those of you who have already enrolled in the trip last school year DO NOT have to attend this meeting. If you’re interested in the trip but can’t attend the meeting, please stop by to see Mrs. Litton or email her at alitton@geneseoschools.org. Hope to see you there!
Backpacks at Football:
Students, please remember that back packs are not allowed into home football games. If you arrive with a back pack, you will be asked to leave it under the bleachers or have a parent pick it up.
Special Olympics Unified Partners:
We are looking for individuals to partner with our Special Olympics athletes for a Unified Bowling experience. If you have participated in the past or are new and want to join, please reach out to Megan VerStraete in the Life Skills 2 classroom.
Homecoming Guest Forms:
Homecoming guest forms are available in the bin outside the Assistant Principals' office, students are allowed 1 approved guest. Please read through the form and be sure it is complete and all signatures are obtained prior to submitting the form. Forms must be turned in no later than Friday, September 27th, there will not be any exceptions to this final date.
Silver Cord Opportunity – GMS Concessions:
GMS is in need of students to work their volleyball concessions. This qualifies for Silver Cord hours, the student would just have to fill out the Silver Cord timesheet and have the concession supervisor sign off on it. You would be working from 3:30 p.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m. All dates are listed on the GHS Announcements Board in the main hall. If you are interested, please contact Darin Pardoe at dpardoe@geneseoschools.org If you have any questions, please stop by the GHS Front Office.
Silver Cord Opportunity – Park District:
If you are interested in volunteering at the Park District, there are volunteer opportunities and contact information listed on the announcements bulletin board in the main hall. Silver Cord timesheets can be found on the GHS website or in the Front Office.
Here are the main dishes on our lunch lines:
Darnall’s Diner
Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Green Machine Grill
Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza
Eisenberg Hot Dog
Green & White Deli
Deli Sandwiches
Chef Salads
Uncrustables
Pizza Hut Cheese Pizza